No Proof: Quaker Oats Products Recall $6.75M Settlement

If you purchased a Quaker product that was subject to the 2023 - 2024 recall in the United States for personal, family, or household use (not for resale), you may be eligible to claim a benefit from a class action settlement.

The Quaker Oats Company has agreed to pay $6,750,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged deceptive marketing and labeling practices related to its voluntary recall of certain food products that may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Who is eligible for a Quaker Oats settlement payout?

You are a class member if:

• You purchased any Quaker product that was subject to the recall, in the United States, for personal, family, or household use (not for resale).
• Your purchase or purchases occurred between the earliest date of distribution of any covered product and March 13, 2025.

The list of covered products is detailed in FAQ #7 on the settlement website and includes a wide range of Quaker Chewy Bars, Cap’n Crunch Treats cereal bars, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Quaker Simply Granola, Quaker Oatmeal Squares, Gatorade Protein Bars, and various Frito-Lay variety packs containing Quaker products.

Only one claim is allowed per household.

Who is excluded from the class?

Businesses or entities are excluded from the settlement.

How much is the class action settlement payment?

• With Proof of Purchase: Class members that submit a claim with valid proof of purchase will receive the full purchase purchase price for each covered product, including taxes.
• Without Proof of Purchase: Class members with no proof of purchase may submit a claim for up to two covered products per household and will receive the average retail price per product plus a 10% allowance for sales tax.
• If you or anyone in your household already received recall reimbursement from Quaker (in cash, check, gift card, or coupon), your settlement payment will be reduced by that amount.
• Final payment amounts will be determined by the number of valid claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate:

To claim a settlement payment, class members must submit a claim form by the deadline of June 27, 2025. You can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form to complete and mail to the settlement administrator.

Class members that did not receive a Notice ID and Confirmation Code can submit online by selecting New Claim Form.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Kessler v. The Quaker Oats Company Claim Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

You can also request a paper check by contacting the claims administrator if you prefer not to receive payment electronically.

Required proof and information

• Proof of purchase claims require supporting documentation such as receipts or store loyalty purchase records showing product name, price paid, date, and place of purchase.
• No proof of purchase claims require class members to include the name of the covered products purchased, approximate purchase date.
• All claimants must indicate if anyone in their household received any recall reimbursement directly from Quaker Oats, along with the amount received.

Payout options

Claimants can choose to receive their settlement payment by:

• Prepaid Mastercard
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check available by contacting the settlement administrator directly with a request

$6.75 Million Quaker Oats class action settlement fund

The settlement fund of $6,750,000 will include:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $2,250,000
• Service awards to class representatives: Not to exceed $500 each
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 27, 2025
• Deadline to Exclude Yourself: June 27, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT

When is the Quaker Oats settlement payout date?

Payments to class members with valid claims will be issued approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

Why did this class action lawsuit and settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit was filed after Quaker initiated a voluntary recall of certain food products in December 2023 and January 2024 due to potential Salmonella contamination. Plaintiffs alleged that Quaker engaged in deceptive marketing and labeling practices related to the recall.

Quaker denies these allegations and any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Official Class Notice
2. Settlement Website FAQ Page
3. Settlement Website (FoodRecallSettlement.com)